There are 5 ways to get from Apache Junction to Puerto Vallarta by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane PHX - PVR
5h 49m$2,439–8,503Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Apache Junction to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tepicbus
- Take the bus from Tepic to Buceríasbus
34h 22m$1,888–2,559Bus via Superstition Springs PNR
- Take the bus from Superstition Springs PNR to Van Buren St & Central Avbus 533
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Tepicbus
- Take the bus from Tepic to Buceríasbus
32h 42m$3,182–5,844Drive 1,849.1 km
- Drive from Apache Junction to Puerto Vallartacar 1,849.1 km
21h 2m$3,771–5,446Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Apache Junction to El Paso Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1030s
- Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Puerto Vallartabus
39h 35m$5,038–7,644
Phoenix (PHX) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Apache Junction to Puerto Vallarta is to bus which costs $1800 - $2600 and takes 34h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Apache Junction to Puerto Vallarta is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $2400 - $8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Apache Junction to Puerto Vallarta. However, there are services departing from Superstition Springs PNR and arriving at Autotransportes Medina via McDowell Rd & Central Av, Phoenix, Tepic and Bucerías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 42m.
The distance between Apache Junction and Puerto Vallarta is 1640 km. The road distance is 1849.1 km.
The best way to get from Apache Junction to Puerto Vallarta without a car is to bus via Superstition Springs PNR which takes 32h 42m and costs $3100 - $6000.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Apache Junction to Puerto Vallarta, including transfers.
Apache Junction to Puerto Vallarta bus services, operated by Valley Metro, depart from Superstition Springs PNR station.
The best way to get from Apache Junction to Puerto Vallarta is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $2400 - $8500. Alternatively, you can bus via Superstition Springs PNR, which costs $3100 - $6000 and takes 32h 42m.
Apache Junction to Puerto Vallarta bus services, operated by Valley Metro, arrive at Van Buren St & Central Av station.
Puerto Vallarta is 1h ahead of Apache Junction. It is currently 6:41 PM in Apache Junction and 7:41 PM in Puerto Vallarta.
What companies run services between Apache Junction, AZ, USA and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Apache Junction to Autotransportes Medina via Superstition Springs PNR, Van Buren St & Central Av, Van Buren/Central Ave, McDowell/Central Ave, McDowell Rd & Central Av, McDowell Rd & 27th Av, Phoenix, Tepic, and Bucerías in around 32h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–5,500
Flights from Phoenix to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–6,500
Flights from Phoenix to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–6,500
Flights from Phoenix to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport via Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–6,500
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from Superstition Springs PNR to Van Buren St & Central Av
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $36
- Website
- Valley Metro
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Yes, the driving distance between Apache Junction to Puerto Vallarta is 1849 km. It takes approximately 21h 2m to drive from Apache Junction to Puerto Vallarta.
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